CAREERS AT ABRAZOS

Abrazos’ Respite Program is a flexible, support service that provides care to people with disabilities. This service allows families to take a break from the daily routine of care giving. Contractor Respite providers assist in activities of daily living and promote the individual’s health and safety, while providing opportunities for leisure, play, and other recreational activities. We are looking for energetic and passionate Independent Contractors who have a desire to make a difference in someone’s life by providing companionship and personal care to children or adults with developmental disabilities.

Scope of Contractor’s Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement delivery of respite services to children and their families on designated caseload.
• Services include DD Waiver and General State Funded Respite as defined and regulated by DOH Developmental Disabilities Supports Division.
• Provide services which reflect developmentally appropriate practice, as well as cultural and linguistic sensitivity.
• Communicate verbally and in writing accurately, precisely and in a professional manner.
• Partner with parents and families of the children served by respite effectively and efficiently, following the training, supervision and direction provided by the families.

Educational Requirements:

Education:  Must be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency.

Professional Requirements:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Must be independent, responsible, and able to respond to emergency situations.
• Meet all the training requirements of the New Mexico DOH for respite providers and provide evidence.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100/300) with continuous coverage.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.

For compensation information, visit our Indeed page.

To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org

We are looking for a candidate to join our agency as a part time Registered Nurse to provide delivery of professional nursing services in compliance with the New Mexico Nursing Practice Act and in accordance with the framework of DDSD Developmental Disabilities Support Division (DDSD). Will be responsible for ensuring assigned health care services are provided/met for individuals under the DD Waiver Family Living Service provided by Abrazos Family Support Services (AFSS). Coordinates with individuals, families, and guardians to ensure all appointments are up to date and timely. Completes required documentation into a database (Therap), produce reports accurately and timely. Works with individuals with developmental disabilities of varying degrees; completes health care and emergency medical plans; developing, training, monitoring, and revisions of those plans to support staff and family providers.

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Responsible and conscientious.
• Flexible and organized.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.
• Desire to work with children in a home or daycare setting.
• Experience working on teams to provide services that support families.
• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Compliant with all applicable New Mexico Public Health Order requirements. Compliant with current relevant state COVID 19 Vaccination and Booster Card requirements for in-person in-home service.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100/300) with continuous coverage.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.
• Current Professional Liability Insurance.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Current New Mexico Registered Nursing License.

Location & Compensation:

The position is based in Bernalillo New Mexico and provides best in state training, a fun, caring and welcoming work environment, competitive compensation, and a superior benefits package with ample opportunities for growth and learning.

To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org

For compensation information, visit our Indeed page.

We are looking for energetic and passionate Independent Contractors to join our team of professionals providing Occupational, Physical or Speech-language Therapy services to families in our Early Intervention program.

Scope of Services:

The New Mexico Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program uses a transdisciplinary team approach when possible. That means if more than one provider is working with a child and family, those professionals work together to support the child and family. They conduct co-visits and talk with each other in-between visits to discuss ways to work with the family to support the child’s overall development. That includes cross-disciplinary sharing of information and training. All teams are led by a Family Service Coordinator. Team members may include a Developmental Specialist, Speech-language therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Dietician and/or a Family Support Specialist.

Services are based on the following eight key principles:

• Infants and toddlers learn best through everyday experiences and interactions with familiar people in familiar contexts.
• All families, with the necessary support and resources, can enhance their children’s learning and development.
• The primary role of a service provider in early intervention is to work with and support family members and caregivers in children’s lives.
• The early intervention process, from initial contacts through transition, must be dynamic and individualized to reflect the child’s and family members’ preferences, learning styles, and cultural beliefs.
• Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes must be functional and based on children’s and families’ needs and family-identified priorities.
• The family’s priorities, needs, and interests are addressed most appropriately by a primary provider who represents and receives team and community support.
• Interventions with young children and family members must be based on explicit principles, validated practices, best available research, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Support for families in developing strategies to understand, interpret and nurture their child’s development is best achieved through the use of reflective practices.

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Independent and Responsible.
• Flexible.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.
• Compliant with current relevant state COVID 19 Vaccination and Booster Card requirements for in-person in-home services.
• Desire to work with children in a home or daycare setting.
• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Compliant with all applicable New Mexico Public Health Order requirements.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100/300) with continuous coverage.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.
• Current Professional Liability Insurance.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Current New Mexico Occupational, Physical or Speech-language Therapist License

For compensation information, visit our Indeed page.

To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org

We are looking for a candidate to join our agency as a full-time Program Manager for our Respite and Family Living program, serving individuals with developmental delays/disabilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Ensure Respite and Family Living services are provided in accordance with Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD), Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver (DDW), and AFSS guidelines.
2. Grow the programs, as allowable by state and grant funding, to best serve the clients and their families in our service areas.
3. Meet all the DDSD criteria to be a supervisor/ case manager.
4. Coordinate services with other service providers to prevent duplication of services and facilitate the provision of appropriate services.
5. Attend and actively participate in management meetings, and when requested, Board of Directors meetings.
6. Ensure compliance with DDSD Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement (QA/QI) Standards including reporting, trend analysis, and corrective action planning (as needed).
7. Plan and coordinate community events for families, participants, and providers.
8. Actively participate in Advisory Council on Quality to ensure awareness of and planning for upcoming changes to service delivery.
9. Work with the Executive Director to design and update, as needed, contracts, program budgets, etc.
10. Coordinate communication with state personnel, other service providers, internal staff, etc.
11. Manage all contracts with providers and vendors.
12. Manage and supervise the work of the Service Coordinator(s) and Nurse(s).
13. Supervise monitoring of client utilization and provider compliance.
14. Monitor satisfaction with Respite and Family Living services by responding to consumer questions, concerns or complaints, making changes as needed, and by assisting with and supporting distribution of Abrazos’ annual consumer survey.
15. Secure the maintenance of reports and records on client usage in both Respite and Family Living programs.
16. Oversee usage of state designated electronic database management (Therap, EVV, SComm, etc.) and assist Family Living nursing staff as needed. Assist with data entry and billing, and problems encountered.
17. Provide for the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date client records, provider files and related documents in compliance with DDSD and agency requirements and policies.
18. Prepare for and oversee DDSD site visits and follow-up action steps and reports, as needed.
19. Ensure the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports accurately, and timely.
20. Serve as the agency’s Incident Reporting Manager, supporting all staff and This includes ensuring the agency’s policies and procedures are in line with the DDSD requirements, training of staff and contractors, and being available to answer questions or support staff and contractors when an incident needs to be reported and filed.
21. Maintain and advance professional expertise and relations in the community.
22. Participate in agency programs and activities as assigned or required.
23. Share pertinent information with supervisor and team members regarding work progress, successes, barriers, concerns and other areas that may have an impact on the program services or image.
24. Perform duties in an organized, efficient and timely Comply with the AFSS Personnel and Direct Services policies and procedures.
25. Preserve confidentiality of client information and records as required by HIPAA and FERPA laws, and Department of Health and AFSS policies and procedures.
26. Demonstrate AFSS’ philosophical approach and commitment to relationship-based services through all interactions with individuals served, employees and other AFSS stakeholders.
27. Present a positive, professional image of AFSS, providing information as appropriate.
28. Practice ethical and professional conduct with staff, Board of Directors and families and community partners at all times.
29. Adhere to established guidelines for billing and documentation.

Special Skills:

1. Effective oral and written communication skills with internal and external consumers.
2. Computer experience, knowledge of Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
3. Ability to solve unexpected problems as they arise while considering family needs/capabilities and best practices.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and coordinate a high caseload.
5. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels within the organization.

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.
• Superior writing ability preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexible.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Compliant with all applicable New Mexico Public Health Order requirements.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100k/300k and 100k for property) with continuous coverage.
• May require need for flexible schedules, evening and weekend work.
• Clearing a criminal background check is required.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, education, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

For compensation information, visit our Indeed page.

To apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume to Shanes@abrazos.org

We are looking for a candidate to join our agency full time as a Family Service Coordinator to assist families with infants/toddlers who have developmental delays/disabilities to access and coordinate community-based early intervention services for their children.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Continuous learning, training, development and improvement.
• Conduct individual intake/enrollments, schedule evaluations, conduct interviews, facilitate, and lead team meetings, write and develop service plans, monitor service delivery and support transition to other services in accordance with the requirements of the New Mexico Family Infant Toddler Program.
• Coordinate services with therapists, health care providers, community daycare/preschools and school personnel.
• Support families to access other community resources, as needed.
• Provide in-home and community-based services in Sandoval County communities (Pena Blanca, Bernalillo, Placitas, Rio Rancho, Jemez Valley) and Bernalillo County communities (Paradise Hills, Eagle Ranch, Ventana Ranch).
• Qualify and obtain required state certifications.
• Fulfil compliance, reporting and documentation requirements.
• Conduct community outreach activities to identify potential service recipients.
• Share pertinent information with supervisor and team members regarding work progress, successes, barriers, concerns and other areas that may have an impact on the program services or image.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and records as required by HIPAA and FERPA laws, and NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department policies and procedures.
• Build relationships with each child and family in support of service plans.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among children and families served.
• Travel within the state.

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• High energy level.
• Flexible
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.
• Superior writing ability preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Compliant with all applicable New Mexico Public Health Order requirements.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100,00/300,000 and property liability $100,000) with continuous coverage.
• A current professional liability insurance policy with continuous coverage. The agency will reimburse up to $100 per year.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Social Work, Human Services or another related field.

Location & Compensation:

The position is based in Bernalillo New Mexico and provides best in state training, a fun, caring and welcoming work environment, competitive compensation and a superior benefits package with ample opportunities for growth and learning.

To Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org